Aston Villa vs Newcastle United

Aston Villa leads on tackles at 16.2 per match against 13.6, 19% more (8th of 20 in the league), yellow cards at 2.00 per match against 2.40, 17% fewer (11th of 20 in the league) and pass accuracy % at 84.1% against 83.1% (8th of 20 in the league).

Newcastle United leads on goals at 1.80 per match against 0.80, 125% more (5th of 20 in the league), duels won at 48.8 per match against 43.2, 13% more (10th of 20 in the league) and expected goals (xG) at 1.04 per match against 0.93, 12% more (18th of 20 in the league).

Overall Newcastle United has the better numbers, leading 5 of the 9 metrics to Aston Villa's 3 with 1 level. League context matters: a rank shows how each side compares with its own division, not with the other's.